Santiago Cairo

BOCA RATON, Fla. — A Boca Raton man who was arrested after a "ding dong ditch" prank gone-wrong tells WPTV the state has dropped the charges against him.

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Santiago Cairo was arrested last month after confronting a teenager, who he thought was trying to break into his house. According to reports, on Oct. 16 at around 8 p.m., Cairo claimed he spotted several individuals at his front door and believed they were trying to break in. He armed himself and confronted a 14-year-old outside, after calling 911.

According to arrest records, Cairo insisted that he never aimed his gun at the tee

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